Franklin Barbecue

Franklin Barbecue
Restaurant information
Current owner(s) Aaron and Stacy Franklin
Food type Barbecue
Dress code Casual
Street address 900 E 11th St.
City Austin
State Texas
Postal code/ZIP 78702
Website franklinbarbecue.com

Franklin Barbecue is a barbecue restaurant located in Austin, Texas.[1][2][3][4][5] In 2009, Aaron Franklin launched the restaurant in a trailer.[6][7] The restaurant has sold out of brisket every day since its establishment.[8][9] Franklin Barbecue moved to a brick and mortar location in 2011. The restaurant appeared on Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations in September 2012.[10] In 2014, Texas Monthly listed the restaurant on its list of "the 50 Best BBQ Joints in the World." [6] That July, President Barack Obama visited the restaurant and bought lunch for those in line behind him.[11]

In May 2015, Franklin Barbecue owner Aaron Franklin was awarded a James Beard Foundation Award for Best Chef: Southwest.[12] He is the only chef who specializes in barbecue to ever be nominated, or receive, the award.[13][14]

BBQ with Franklin

In 2013 Austin PBS station KLRU worked with Aaron Franklin to produce a web series on barbecue.[15] This show can be prominently featured on the Create TV network which is part of the PBS family.

Web Episodes

Episode Date Title Length Description
1 June 5, 2013 The Brisket 09:19 Aaron discusses what to look for when choosing a brisket, how to trim it and his method of seasoning.
2 June 5, 2013 Ribs - Part 1 10:04 Aaron discusses pork spare ribs, how to trim and season them.
3 June 5, 2013 Ribs - Part 2 06:58 After seasoning the ribs, Aaron walks viewers through cooking them via an offset smoker.
4 July 31, 2013 The Smoker 06:12 Aaron walks viewers through modifying and season a common style offset smoker, available at everyday home improvement and sporting good stores.
5 July 31, 2013 The Payoff 13:00 Aaron discusses when and why to wrap a brisket, what to look for during the cooking process, and how to tell when the brisket is done. Finally, Aaron walks viewers through properly slicing and serving of brisket.
6 July 31, 2013 The Cook 07:05 Aaron talks about fire management, wood selection, and how to achieve optimum cooking temperatures during the lengthy cook.

TV Episodes

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Episode Date Title Length Description
1 May 21, 2015 Brisket 26:40 Learn how the brisket became a popular centerpiece of Central Texas BBQ. Hear from legends of Texas BBQ and be guided through a step-by-step brisket cook experiment using three different methods.
2 May 28, 2015 Sausage 24:56 Sausage, often a BBQ afterthought, is now finding reason to take center plate. Aaron makes sausage from scratch and visits some folks who are pushing the boundaries of artisan sausage-making.
3 June 4, 2015 Whole Hog 24:56 Learn the steps that go into a whole hog cook from beginning to end. Aaron walks us through the process of building a cinder block pit, learns about pig breeds and throws a party in his backyard.
4 June 11, 2015 The Pits 24:15 Aaron takes a deep-dive into the realm of BBQ pits, as personal as they are functional. Explore different types of smokers from those at the roots of Texas BBQ to the kinds bought in stores. Aaron builds a smoker out of a 250 gallon propane tank.
5 June 18, 2015 Fire & Smoke 24:13 When you're cooking with fire, you'd better have good wood. Aaron covers the major types of wood used in Texas BBQ, gives some tips on building a fire, and shows a twist on using smoke for more than cooking meat.
6 June 25, 2015 Poultry & Sauce 24:56 Aaron takes us to a Texas BBQ joint where they cook their chicken in a unique way and then teaches us how to make sauce from scratch. Meanwhile, John Markus takes us on a whirlwind tour of the regional sauces of America.
7 July 2, 2015 Direct Heat & Mesquite 24:57 Aaron gets a lesson in cooking "cowboy style", in a way that combines traditional BBQ skills with the grill. Then go behind the scenes at a big city BBQ joint in Dallas and learn their unique take on Texas traditions.
8 July 9, 2015 Competition 24:18 Aaron travels to a BBQ cook-off competition in Kansas with his father-in-law, going way outside his comfort zone.
9 July 16, 2015 Pickin' Beef 24:21 Aaron tours Texas to research and then cook some beef ribs. After a butchering and anatomy class in College Station, Texas, he receives some tips from a legendary Central Texas BBQ family.
10 July 23, 2015 Leftovers 24:15 Aaron sends out a little leftover brisket to some chefs around Austin to see how they are inspired by brisket. We end with a taste test that turns into a party.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "What To Expect at Franklin Barbecue in Austin (Besides The Finest Barbecue in All The Land)". September 11, 2012. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
  2. ↑ "A Day in the Life of Franklin Barbecue's Aaron Franklin, a BBQ genius". June 14, 2011. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
  3. ↑ "BBQ With Franklin". Retrieved February 11, 2015.
  4. ↑ "Franklin BBQ serves 'Crazy' good brisket". November 11, 2014. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
  5. ↑ "Austin, the Best New Barbecue Destination". November 14, 2014. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
  6. 1 2 "The 50 Best BBQ Joints". Retrieved February 11, 2015.
  7. ↑ "Barbecue’s New Battle Breaks Out in Austin". June 18, 2011. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
  8. ↑ "Franklin BBQ, By the Numbers". Retrieved February 11, 2015.
  9. ↑ "The Best American Travel Destinations for Meat Lovers". Retrieved February 11, 2015.
  10. ↑ "Austin's Franklin Barbecue". Retrieved February 11, 2015.
  11. ↑ "Obama Cuts In Line At Franklin Barbecue, Makes Up For It By Paying It Forward". July 11, 2014. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
  12. ↑ "Aaron Franklin Wins James Beard Award". May 4, 2015. Retrieved May 6, 2015.
  13. ↑ "A JAMES BEARD FOR BARBECUE". May 5, 2015. Retrieved May 6, 2015.
  14. ↑ "A Barbecue Man in a Quiche Town". February 24, 2015. Retrieved May 6, 2015.
  15. ↑ "BBQ With Franklin". 2015. Retrieved May 11, 2015.
  16. ↑ "KLRU Schedule - BBQ with Franklin". 2015. Retrieved June 7, 2015.

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